In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,580 per quintal in Malegaon APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,584
- Lowest Price Today₹1,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,580
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Wheat is about 1.4% above the period average, sitting just 12.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Malegaon APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹4,086 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Sangli APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,710 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 6 Vaduj APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 7 Badnagar APMC | ₹2,831 |
| 8 Dahod APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 9 Saharanpur APMC | ₹2,764 |
| 10 Himatnagar APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹2,725 |
| 12 Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC | ₹2,711 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹1,375 (50.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Malegaon APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,941, with the average around ₹2,545. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹2,584 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,580 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,714 | ₹2,586 | ₹2,635 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,941 | ₹2,586 | ₹2,651 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,201 | ₹2,570 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹1,851 | ₹2,575 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,584 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,577 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,560 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,560 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,582 | ₹2,301 | ₹2,578 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,578 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,582 | ₹1,851 | ₹2,570 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,521 | ₹2,560 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,412 | ₹2,565 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,580 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,570 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,774 | ₹2,586 | ₹2,607 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,584 | ₹2,092 | ₹2,580 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,580 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,580 | ₹2,511 | ₹2,570 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,583 | ₹2,391 | ₹2,501 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,584 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,571 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Farmers comparing Wheat rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Malegaon APMC on 22 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.